2. Pronouns
A pronoun takes the place of a noun or
nouns. When you write, use pronouns
to avoid repeating the same nouns.
3. Pronouns
When you speak and write, you can avoid
repeating the same noun by using a pronoun
instead. Look at the following sentences.
The words in red are nouns and the words in
green are pronouns.
The book about art was helpful. It contained
several chapters on sculpture.
Lisa borrowed Deven’s book. She took his
book home.
4. List of common
pronouns
Singular-
I, me, my, mine,
You, your, yours,
She, he, it, her, him
Hers, his, its
Plural-
We, us, our, ours,
You, your, yours,
They, them, their,
theirs
5. Guided Practice
1. Deven told us about the history
sculpture.
2. Today I learned that sculpture is an
ancient art.
3. Usually they carve statues from
marble.
6. Guided Practice
1. Deven told us about the history
sculpture.
2. Today I learned that sculpture is an
ancient art.
3. Usually they carve statues from
marble.
